ALEXANDAR GEORGIEV NEWS

Handed loss Tuesday Georgiev stopped 19 of 22 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Blackhawks.

Impact Georgiev still hasn't won consecutive outings since his three-game win streak from Nov. 22-27. The 27-year-old gave up two goals in the first period, and the Avalanche's penalty kill got out of sorts on Tyler Johnson's decisive tally in the third. Georgiev drops to 15-8-1 with a 2.97 GAA and an .896 save percentage over a league-high 25 starts. His recent inconsistency has led to more opportunities for Ivan Prosvetov, but it's unclear which goalie Colorado will deploy at home versus the Senators on Thursday.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Chicago Georgiev will defend the road net Tuesday against Chicago, per Avalanche play-by-play announcer Conor McGahey.

Impact Georgiev is coming off a 25-save performance in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Sharks. He has posted a 15-7-1 record this season with a 2.96 GAA and an .897 save percentage over 24 games played. The Blackhawks rank 31st in the league this campaign with 2.33 goals per contest.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cruises to win Georgiev stopped 25 of 27 shots in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Georgiev was on the bench for the previous two games after getting pulled versus the Flames on Monday. With a back-to-back set over the weekend, Georgiev helped the Avalanche right the ship after Ivan Prosvetov struggled versus the Jets on Saturday. Georgiev had all the help he needed after the first period in this contest, though he allowed two goals to Tomas Hertl. For the season, Georgiev is 15-7-1 with a 2.96 GAA and an .89 save percentage through 24 starts. The Avalanche are back on the road for the next game Tuesday in Chicago.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guarding crease Sunday Georgiev will get the starting nod for Sunday's home matchup against the Sharks, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.

Impact Georgiev was crushed for five goals on 21 shots in just two periods of work in his last outing. He's coughed up 17 goals while going 1-2-1 over his last five appearances. On the year, the 27-year-old is 14-7-1 despite a pedestrian .896 save percentage and 3.00 GAA.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled after two periods Georgiev stopped 17 of 22 shots in Monday's 6-5 win over the Flames.

Impact Georgiev was pulled after the second period, with Ivan Prosvetov making 11 saves in relief en route to the win. The 27-year-old Georgiev has often been allowed to work through his struggles this season. He's 1-2-1 with 17 goals allowed over his last five appearances, inflating his GAA to 3.00 with an .897 save percentage across a league-leading 23 games. The Avalanche's next game is Wednesday at home versus the Sabres.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guarding goal Monday Georgiev will patrol the home crease Monday against Calgary, per Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now.

Impact Georgiev has allowed 12 goals on 129 shots in his past four outings en route to a 1-2-1 record. He has posted a mark of 14-7-1 this season with a 2.86 GAA and a .900 save percentage through 22 games played. The Flames rank 23rd in the league this campaign with 2.89 goals per contest.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In goal Thursday Georgiev will protect the home goal Thursday versus the Jets.

Impact Georgiev has gone 4-1-1 with a 2.31 GAA and a .927 save percentage over his last six outings. That's an improvement on his shaky numbers from earlier in November, so it appears he's back on track after the skid. The Jets will be a formidable challenge, entering Thursday averaging 3.21 goals per game this season.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in Tuesday's win Georgiev stopped 32 of 34 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Ducks.

Impact Georgiev gave up the two goals in a span of 3:28 in the third period, but held on the rest of the way for the win. The 27-year-old had lost his last two outings, giving up seven goals on 69 shots in that span. The Avalanche's defense has been a little leaky lately, which hasn't helped Georgiev's inconsistent play. He's now at 14-6-1 with a 2.86 GAA and a .901 save percentage through 21 contests. The Avalanche's next game is Thursday versus the Jets.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tending twine Tuesday Georgiev will protect the home goal versus the Ducks on Tuesday.

Impact Georgiev took a 4-1 loss to the Kings on Sunday, allowing three goals on 37 shots. The 27-year-old continues to post pedestrian numbers with a 2.87 GAA and a .900 save percentage over his last 10 games despite a 6-3-1 record in that span. The Ducks beat the Avalanche on Saturday, but Ivan Prosvetov started that contest.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drops result in Hollywood Georgiev stopped 34 of 37 shots in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Kings. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.

Impact Georgiev gave up a pair of goals in a 56-second span in the third period, which ended up deciding the close game. This was Georgiev's second loss in a row, his second multi-game skid of the year after losing three straight from Oct. 26-Nov. 4. The 27-year-old has a strong 13-6-1 record, but it comes with a rather pedestrian 2.90 GAA and a .900 save percentage over a league-high 20 starts. The Avalanche play their third game in four days when they host the Ducks on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Kings Georgiev will get the starting nod in Los Angeles on Sunday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact After rattling off three straight wins, Georgiev coughed up four goals in an overtime loss to Arizona on Thursday. The 27-year-old fell to 13-5-1 with a pedestrian 2.89 GAA and .897 save percentage through 19 appearances. Since the start of November, Georgiev has registered an .883 save percentage.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falls in overtime Georgiev allowed four goals on 32 shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Coyotes.

Impact Georgiev allowed two goals in the second period and another in the third before Nick Bjugstad's game-winner in overtime. The 27-year-old Georgiev had won six of his previous seven starts coming into Thursday, posting a .918 save percentage in that span. He's now 13-5-1 with an .899 save percentage and 2.89 GAA on the season. The Avalanche are back in action Saturday on the road against Anaheim.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First goalie off Thursday Georgiev was the first goalie to leave the ice Thursday, Avalanche play-by-play announcer Conor McGahey reports, indicating he'll be in goal on the road against Arizona.

Impact Georgiev has played in 18 of the Avs' 21 contests this season, posting a 13-5-0 record and 2.84 GAA to go with one shutout. At this rate, the Bulgarian backstop figures to lead the league in games played, especially considering Jonas Johansson -- who is currently tied with Georgiev at 18 games played -- will likely see himself dropped from the starting role.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starring role in win Georgiev stopped 39 of 40 shots in Monday's 4-1 win over the Lightning.

Impact The Lightning had more of the play, but Georgiev was up to the task of keeping them in check. Only Anthony Cirelli's goal late in the second period got past Georgiev. The win was the 27-year-old's sixth in his last seven outings, and he's allowed just five goals over his last three games. For the season, the Bulgarian netminder is 13-5-0 with a 2.84 GAA and an .899 save percentage through 18 starts. The Avalanche begin a three-game road trip with Thursday's game in Arizona.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guarding goal Monday Georgiev will patrol the home crease Monday against Tampa Bay, per Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now.

Impact Georgiev has won his past two outings, including a 19-save effort in Friday's 3-2 win over Minnesota. He has posted a 12-5-1 record with a 2.95 GAA and an .892 save percentage in 17 appearances this season. The Lightning sit fourth in the league this campaign with 3.71 goals per game.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two goals in win Georgiev stopped 19 of 21 shots in Friday's 3-2 win over the Wild.

Impact The Wild didn't get much going aside from two goals over a span of 5:08 in the second period. Georgiev and the Avalanche's offense did just enough for the win. The 27-year-old goalie is up to five wins over his last six games, allowing 14 goals in that span after a shaky stretch earlier in the month. He's at 12-5-0 with a 2.95 GAA and an .892 save percentage through 17 starts this season. Georgiev remains one of the busiest goalies in the league, though his light workload Friday could make him an option for Saturday's game versus the Flames. Backup Ivan Prosvetov last played Nov. 11 in a relief appearance versus the Blues.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Minnesota Georgiev will defend the visiting crease versus Minnesota on Friday, per Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports.

Impact Georgiev has won four of his last five starts, and is 11-5-0 with a 3.01 GAA and .891 save percentage this season. He was 2-1-0 versus the Wild last season, giving up only eight goals on 110 shots. Minnesota is 18th in NHL scoring this season, averaging 3.12 goals per game.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Defeats Vancouver Georgiev stopped 27 of 29 shots in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Canucks.

Impact Georgiev overcame his late collapse Monday versus the Predators, shutting the door in the third period as the Avalanche pulled away with the win Wednesday. This was his fourth win in his last five outings. Georgiev improved to 11-5-0 with a 3.01 GAA and an .891 save percentage through 16 starts. The 27-year-old netminder continues to be among the busiest in the league, though he'll likely start only one of the Avalanche's upcoming two games, either on the road at Minnesota on Friday or at home versus the Flames on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Receives starting nod Georgiev will protect the home goal versus the Canucks on Wednesday.

Impact Georgiev let a lead slip away Monday versus the Predators, giving up four goals on 30 shots including two tallies in the final minute. He's allowed 16 goals over his last five outings, going 3-2-0 in that span, but the Canucks have scored at a high level and boast three of the top 10 players on the points leaderboard.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alexandar Georgiev beyond the numbers: Has his play improved in this recent stretch? Georgiev has stabilized his play and Colorado has won three of its last four games. Is the goalie doing anything substantially different?

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Collapses late vs. Preds Georgiev allowed four goals on 30 shots in Monday's 4-3 loss to Nashville.

Impact After allowing just two goals through the first 59 minutes of Monday's contest, Georgiev surrendered a pair of goals in the final minute of the third period in a 4-3 defeat. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for the 27-year-old Georgiev, who falls to 10-5-0 with a subpar .888 save percentage this season. The Avalanche are back in action Wednesday at home vs. the Canucks.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Between pipes versus Preds Georgiev will tend the twine for Monday's road clash with Nashville, Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports reports.

Impact Georgiev has played in 14 of the Avs' 16 games this season, posting a 10-4-0 record and 3.01 GAA. The 27-year-old netminder should continue to see a heavy workload moving forward, though a back-to-back against Minnesota and Calgary on Friday and Saturday, respectively, could afford Ivan Prosvetov another chance to start.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Backstops comeback win Georgiev stopped 25 of 28 shots in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Stars.

Impact It wasn't a pretty effort, but Georgiev settled down after giving up the third goal early in the second period. The Avalanche's offense took care of the rest, helping the 27-year-old earn his third straight win with six goals allowed on 54 shots in that span. Georgiev is the first goalie in the league to reach 10 wins this season, posting a 10-4-0 record with a 3.01 GAA and an .890 save percentage through 14 appearances. He'll likely get the nod again for Monday's road game in Nashville.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First goalie off ice Saturday Georgiev was the first off the ice during morning practice, indicating he will defend the visiting crease versus Dallas on Saturday, Avalanche play-by-play announcer Conor McGahey...

Impact Georgiev got off to a great start this season, winning his first six games in a row, but he has struggled since then, going 3-4-0 while giving up 26 goals on 173 shots. Overall, Georgiev is 9-4-0 with a 3.01 GAA and .890 save percentage. He has a tough matchup against Jake Oettinger and the Stars, who are first in the Central Division with an 11-3-1 record.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Light work in win Georgiev stopped 15 of 17 shots in Wednesday's 8-2 win over the Ducks.

Impact Georgiev picked up consecutive wins for the first time since his season-opening six game winning streak. The 27-year-old was beat by a deflection and a tap-in, but the Avalanche's offense erupted to give him plenty of support. Georgiev also had an assist on the team's sixth goal. He's at a 9-4-0 record with a 3.01 GAA and an .890 save percentage through 13 games. The Avalanche's next game is likely to be a tougher test on the road in Dallas on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE